Shanghai (Pudong) to Dallas-Fort Worth (PVG–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
CZ1621cs
CZ China Southern
789
5:20 PM
CST T2
6:05 PM
CDT
13h 45m
51%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA128+1
AA American
789
5:20 PM
CST T2
5:55 PM
CDT
13h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA127+1
AA American
789
10:50 AM
CDT TD
3:20 PM+1
CST
15h 30m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ1620cs
CZ China Southern
789
10:50 AM
CDT TD
3:20 PM+1
CST
15h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ANC Anchorage 15h 1m 5YCACK 5Y7LAA Anchorage (ANC) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
NRT Narita 15h 35m 9CCACZ AAJL Narita (NRT) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
LAX Los Angeles 15h 46m CACKCSG 5YAAAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
ICN Seoul 15h 50m 9CCZFM AAKEMH Seoul (ICN) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
SFO San Francisco 16h 15m MUUA AAACASP San Francisco (SFO) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
SEA Seattle 16h 21m CKDL AAASAY Seattle (SEA) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
HND Tokyo 16h 53m 9CCAFM AAJLMH Tokyo (HND) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
YVR Vancouver 17h 9m ACMU AAASAY Vancouver (YVR) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
TPE Taoyuan 17h 20m 9CB7BR BR Taoyuan (TPE) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
DTW Detroit 17h 47m DL AAAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Shanghai (Pudong) to Dallas-Fort Worth
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7,337 mi 13h 40m nonstop -13h behind

PVG–DFW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 7,337 miles in approximately 13h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVG–DFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: CZ 7 789 13h35 Oneworld CZ
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – AA, CZ
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PVG to DFW direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,323
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PVG → DFW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
DFW → PVG
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-13h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 13 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · DFW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 5:00 AM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
7,337 mi / 11,808 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 13h 40m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a B1/B2 visa for tourism or business travel to the United States. The visa is typically issued for 10 years with multiple entries, allowing stays of up to 180 days per visit. An in-person interview at a US embassy or consulate is required, and the application fee is US $185. Holders of 10-year B visas must also enroll in EVUS (Electronic Visa Update System) every two years before travel.

Getting to PVG

The Maglev from Longyang Road Metro station covers the 30 km to Pudong in 8 minutes (¥50 one-way, ¥40 off-peak). The Maglev does not reach the city center directly; transfer to Metro Line 2 at Longyang Road. Metro Line 2 runs the full route from city center to PVG but takes 60–70 minutes and requires a terminal transfer at the airport.Taxis from People's Square cost ¥130–180 and take 45–75 minutes depending on traffic. The elevated highway is faster than surface roads. Ride-hail via DiDi is comparable in price.

Getting from DFW

DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.

Dallas-Fort Worth Climate

Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.

Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.

PVG–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance7,337 mi / 11,808 km
Flight time13h 40m
Time difference-13 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take about 13h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 7,337 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PVG to DFW: American Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ted Stevens Anchorage, Narita and Los Angeles.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 13 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
Yes, return flights from DFW to PVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PVG to DFW

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PVG to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to DFW is about 13 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 7,337 miles (11,808 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ted Stevens Anchorage, Narita and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.